Look out – the winter school holidays are fast approaching!
If you’re searching for cost-effective ways to get your teen off the couch on those cold, wet days, then look no further.
The City of Casey runs four Teenage School Holiday Programs per year. The program is for young people aged 10 - 17 years and offers fun, age-appropriate activities at reasonable prices.
This winter, activities include go karting, cooking, sport, crafts and more. Prices range from as little as $5 to $30. There is free transport and Casey Youth Services supervise each day, from drop-off to pick-up.
Casey resident and regular program attendee Breanna, 13, said she’s loved taking part in the program.
“If it wasn’t for the Casey school holiday program, I would spend the whole holiday time in bed, sleeping or watching YouTube,” she said.
“The people are nice and that’s what keeps me coming back. To any kids thinking about coming along, go for it!”
So, what’s on this winter?
Here are six amazing activities selected from the upcoming winter program.
1 – Explore the Queen Vic Market
Come and explore the majestic Queen Victoria Market. With plenty of goodies and delicious food to choose from, this day will be ultra-fun AND mega-tasty!
2 – Workout Wednesday
Get a sweat on and have a blast! Professional coaches of indoor-cricket, soccer and netball will bring out your personal best. Then, to make sure you sleep well that night, we'll add hockey and basketball too. Held at Casey Stadium, this day is always really popular.
3 – ‘Dirt Food’ Cooking Class
Come hang with Berwick-based healthy snack gurus – ‘Dirtfood’. Develop COOKING SUPERPOWERS and eat some mouth-watering, plant-based food. Only $5!
4 – Go Karting
Finally – YOU get behind the steering wheel. Who will smash the speed record at the epic Le Mans Go Karting centre?
5 – Scoot and Skate
Have you been to Australia’s BIGGEST skatepark? Well, now's your chance. Come with us to The Shed on a scooter and skateboarding mission.
The day will include:
- equipment hire (or you can bring your own)
- 1-hour coaching by scooter/skater experts
- 1-hour free time for scooter and skateboard fun.
No prior experience needed; come along and enjoy the ride!
6 - Task Works
Designed to promote creativity, coordination and problem-solving skills, Taskworks challenges you to talk and work with each other to solve challenges in groups.
What are the Memory Doors for and what is the purpose of the spinning Peg Wheel?
Ever wanted to build your own castle, go kart, or robot?
Get immersed in this hands-on activity centre and challenge your body and mind.
The Casey Teenage School Holiday Program - Winter 2019 runs from Monday 1 July to Friday 12 July. Hurry, limited places only: book your child in for one or more activities now.